SAT Writing : Correcting Adjective and Adverb Errors
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Example Question #374 : Correcting Word Usage Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
I think John is a really well human being: he always puts others before himself.
I think John is a really goodly human being: he always puts others before himself.
I think John is a really nicely human being: he always puts others before himself.
I think John is a really good human being: he always puts others before himself.
I think John is a really well human being: he always puts others before himself.
I think John is a really decently human being: he always puts others before himself.
I think John is a really good human being: he always puts others before himself.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. Since the word being described is "human being," a noun, we know that an adjective is required, not an adverb. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "I think John is a really good human being: he always puts others before himself."
Example Question #375 : Correcting Word Usage Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loud than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquent.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loud than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquently.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loudly than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquent.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loud than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquent spoken.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loud than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquent.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loudly than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquently.
The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loudly than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquent.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. In the example sentence the verb "talk" is being described, not a noun, so an adverbial form is required. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "The gentleman in the suit is able to talk a lot more loudly than anyone else in the field, but that doesn't mean he is more eloquent."
Example Question #376 : Correcting Word Usage Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Frankie and Jean are both very quickly runners: they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Frankie and Jean are both very quicker runners; they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Frankie and Jean are both very fast runners: they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Frankie and Jean are both very quickly runners, but they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Frankie and Jean are both very quickly runners, and they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Frankie and Jean are both very quickly runners: they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Frankie and Jean are both very fast runners: they really blew the crowd away at the track meet.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. In this sentence the noun "runners" is being described, so an adjective rather than an adverb is needed. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "Frankie and Jean are both very fast runners: they really blew the crowd away at the track meet."
Example Question #377 : Correcting Word Usage Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
John is able to think a lot more clear than Paulina, but Paulina is better at making intuitive leaps.
John is able to think a lot more clear than Paulina, but Paulina is best at making intuitive leaps.
John is able to think a lot more clear than Paulina, but Paulina is better at making intuitive leaps.
John is able to think a lot more clearly than Paulina, but Paulina is best at making intuitive leaps.
John is able to think a lot more clearly than Paulina, but Paulina is better at making intuitive leaps.
John is able to think a lot more clearer than Paulina, but Paulina is the best at making intuitive leaps.
John is able to think a lot more clearly than Paulina, but Paulina is better at making intuitive leaps.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. In the example sentence what is being described by "clearly" is actually John's "thinking," which is acting as a verb in the sentence. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "John is able to think a lot more clearly than Paulina, but Paulina is better at making intuitive leaps."
Example Question #631 : Improving Sentences
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
I am not feeling very good today; I might just stay in bed all day.
I am not feeling very well today, I might just stay in bed all day.
I am not feeling very good today, I might just stay in bed all day.
I am not feeling very well today; I might just stay in bed all day.
I am not feeling very good today; and I might just stay in bed all day.
I am not feeling very good today; I might just stay in bed all day.
I am not feeling very well today; I might just stay in bed all day.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. Since the verb "feeling" is being described in this sentence, the adverbial form "well" is required. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "I am not feeling very well today; I might just stay in bed all day."
Example Question #371 : Correcting Word Usage Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Paul was speaking very excited; it was hard to understand him.
Paul was speaking very excited, it was hard to understand him.
Paul was speaking very excited; it was hard to understand him.
Paul was speaking very excitedly it was hard to understand him.
Paul was speaking very excitedly, it was hard to understand him.
Paul was speaking very excitedly; it was hard to understand him.
Paul was speaking very excitedly; it was hard to understand him.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. The word being modified in the example sentence is the verb "speaking," so the best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "Paul was speaking very excitedly; it was hard to understand him."
Example Question #380 : Correcting Word Usage Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Franklin can run a lot faster than Gina, but Gina has much more endurance.
Franklin can run a lot faster than Gina, while Gina has much more endurance.
Franklin can run a lot faster than Gina, but Gina has much more endurance.
Franklin can run a lot faster than Gina, though Gina has much more endurance.
Franklin can run a lot faster than Gina, and Gina has much more endurance.
Franklin can run a lot more quickly than Gina, but Gina has much more endurance.
Franklin can run a lot more quickly than Gina, but Gina has much more endurance.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. Since the verb "run" is being described here, the adverbial form is required. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "Franklin can run a lot more quickly than Gina, but Gina has much more endurance."
Example Question #32 : Correcting Other Adjective And Adverb Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Do you think it is more quickly to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?
Do you think it is quickest to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?
Do you think it is most quickly to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?
Do you think it is more quick to drive on the highway or on surface streets?
Do you think it is more quickly to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?
Do you think it is quicker to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?
Do you think it is quicker to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Always ensure that you are using the correct one for describing a particular word. In this sentence, a verb is being described, so the best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "Do you think it is quicker to drive on the highway, or on surface streets?"
Example Question #33 : Correcting Other Adjective And Adverb Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
John is much more quickly runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
John is a quickly runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
John is much faster runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
John is a more quickly runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
John is much more quicker runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
John is much more quickly runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
John is much faster runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance.
Adjectives describe nouns, and adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In the sentence above, the noun "runner" is being modified, so an adjectival rather than an adverbial form is required. The best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "John is much faster runner than Paul, but Paul has much more endurance."
Example Question #31 : Correcting Other Adjective And Adverb Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
I don't feel particularly good today; my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
I don't feel particularly good today, my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
I don't feel particularly good today my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
I don't feel particularly well today, my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
I don't feel particularly good today; my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
I don't feel particularly well today; my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
I don't feel particularly well today; my stomach has been upset since I woke up.
In the example sentence an adjective is improperly used to describe the verb "feel." An adverb is required, so the best way to correct the underlined portion of the sentence above is, "I don't feel particularly well today; my stomach has been upset since I woke up."
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